Life at Camp Part II.

2 Corinthians 5:17
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Way back when, people used to consider themselves as a Christian when others saw that they had Christ in them. Thus, others would call followers of Jesus Christians. Now, however, the meaning is a bit skewed. Those who attend church and/or believe in the ways of Christ are often labeled Christians whether or not they follow the lifestyle. They label themselves as a Christian. Those with this mindset just want to consider themselves Christians because they know it's probably where they should be in life. They don't want to take the time to continuously climb the mountain.

Take a look at this staggering fact: nine out of ten students who attend church in high school will disown the church and more importantly God by the time college graduation comes around.

Why does this happen? First, people become bored with their relationship. So many need to see someone to be in a relationship. The problem is, they're so concerned with why they don't literally see God instead of realizing that he's working all around them.

Secondly, people believe that God can’t possibly transform them. I know I see it everyday in college. There's a whole range of people. Yet, I know everyone can use God in their life; not everyone wants to appreciate that though. God can do the simplest work in us and make us a new person. It doesn't matter how "sinful" you are. Everyone messes up; just realize it's not the end of the world when you do make mistakes.

God wants to transform us with his power and might so that we might receive abundant life, that is, joy and happiness. Mike Guzzardo said, “Jesus did not give his life just so we could have an average experience with him.” It is up to us to make the most of him. Accept his love when no one else does. Accept his company when the world leaves you alone. We can witness God now...not just in heaven, but now!

Guzzardo also stated that, “[A follower of Jesus]...was evident to all by the transformation in their lives and actions.”